Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department director Mohmad Salleh said drugs worth RM721,000, comprising syabu, ketamine, cannabis, Erimin 5 and Ecstasy pills, as well as RM2.1 million were seized during the raids.
He said the suspects, aged between 32 and 59, were arrested in raids jointly carried out by the Special Tactical Intelligence Narcotics Group (STING) since last Wednesday.
“The policeman, in his 30s, was arrested in Setapak. He is believed to be the middleman and a drug pusher, himself.
“He tested negative for drugs,” he told a media conference here today.
He said among the suspects detained was a couple, believed to be the masterminds of the syndicate. They were arrested at a condominium in Bandar Baru Seri Petaling here.
Police also seized eight vehicles, jewellery and 50 rounds of ammunition.
All the suspects are on remand for a week to help facilitate investigation under Section 39 (B) of the Dangerous Drugs Act and Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code, he added.